A historic 'communication concert' has been born. BTS's Jin has crafted a new chapter in concert history through heartfelt interactions with his fandom, ARMY.
On the afternoon of the 28th, Jin's first solo fan concert tour, '#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR in GOYANG,' took place at the auxiliary stadium of Goyang Sports Complex.
The '#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR' is a spin-off of Jin's self-produced entertainment content 'Run Seokjin,' featured on BTS's YouTube channel, and it captures his journey to meet ARMY.
The concert, themed 'Jin's Challenge,' was structured around missions that Jin and ARMY had to complete together, including sing-alongs, cheers, and games. ARMY became special guests in games like the telepathy game 'Connect ARMY' and the quiz 'Sing ARMY,' adding to the fun.
Moreover, Jin's solo album 'Happy' title track 'Running Wild,' tracks like 'I'll Be There,' 'Until I Reach You,' 'In Longing,' solo hit 'Super Tuna,' self-composed 'Abyss,' and the mini-album's title track 'Don't Say You Love Me,' along with tracks 'Background' and 'Nothing Without Your Love,' filled the stage, maximizing the richness of the performance.
On stage, Jin moved ARMY with his sincerity at every moment. By making eye contact, expressing his heart, and genuinely thanking each fan for their support, he completed a 'communication-type concert.' This broke down the barriers between the audience and the stage, allowing Jin and ARMY to fill the performance with a united breath.
While singing and performing with artistic perfection, Jin's friendly, human, and down-to-earth charm during his talks brought laughter, like an old friend.
Through this, Jin demonstrated his true nature as a 'sympathetic artist.' ARMY laughed, cried, felt comforted, and rejoiced with every line and comment from Jin, enjoying the best of times.
For about two hours, the venue became a space of shared memories between Jin and ARMY. Their communication resonated deeply, and by directly facing each other and pouring out affection, they showed a stronger bond.
More than the dazzling lights, stage setups, fireworks, and water cannons, it was Jin's warm and kind gaze that shone the brightest. And more than the grand sound, it was Jin's sincere words that resonated the most.
Jin, who completed the epithet of an 'unprecedented communication' concert, proved how much impact an artist who loves the stage and cherishes fans can create.
Jin presented a new concert paradigm by prioritizing sincerity over splendor and emotion over technique. The stage that day went beyond a traditional concert, becoming a warm story written by Jin and ARMY together, etched as a special moment to be remembered for a long time.
Meanwhile, the concert will be held once more at the same venue on the 29th. '#RUNSEOKJIN_EP.TOUR' will start in Goyang and continue to Chiba and Osaka in Japan, Anaheim, Dallas, Tampa, Newark in the USA, London in the UK, and Amsterdam in the Netherlands, covering a total of 9 cities with 18 performances.
Photo = Big Hit Music
This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.
by Kim Yena